The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-01-12

uO, SdlQ ue qulCkly, L uTdW lue 1lue dt
clothes, especially such clothes as yours.
l have mine made to order in England, !"
and he glanced proudly at his overcoat,
which was lined with sealskin. Then he
ask, d INC if l had any wine in the house.
told HIM that only had beer. lie
didn't want beer, and then he said if Id
como down into the parlor he'd play on
the piano and sing song called: Put
Moro Wind in My Doughnuts, Dear
Mamma"
said heartily. and with perhaps su-
pcrhuous emphasis, that was punished
enough. Then he wanted to know when
the first train left for New York in the
morning. He fingered around awhile
and then picked up and opened vol
ume: ''Mrs. james Brownpottcr's Select
l,ecitations," putting his pistol in his
pocket. This was the first chance. I
waited till he bcclmc absorbed and
re ached for my sevcn-shooter. Then |
ointed it directly at his diaphragm and
said in slow-misic sort of way: sex
cuse me, bat must compel you to hold
up your hands" He was quite surprised
in fact, he looked very mortified. and
was afraid he felt that I was acting
harshly, but he held up his hands. Held
'cm up hard, too, for he seemed anxious
that should notice right of that they
were up.
gotup and took his pistol from his
pocket and then I said: "JuSt shell out
my watch and studs" lie shcll=d.
Then I remarked: I'm afraid I must
ask you to part with your own watch aud
diamond studs, as 1 perceive they are
better than mine" His watch was a
heavy gold repeater and the studs were
about four caratS each. also took his
large diamond coliar-b button and big
ring.
.'I yearn for a sealskin overcoat," 1
remarked, "and yours will fit me, I
think" lie gave me the coat, and then
I urged him 10 take off his suit. He was
reluctant to part with it, but he felt
that it would have been impolite, no
doubt, to refuse me. gave him An old
suit that I wear when l go fishing. aud
an old army overcoat. I have t,nder
heart. Some men would have sent him
Gu dishabilc into the cold, cold world,
but I'm not that kind of man. lie
looked like another man when he was
dressed. I wouldn't have recognized
him. After he was clad in my second
best suit of clothes ushered him down
st,l:rs ind opened the front door.
II then remarked: "rm so sorry that
you must 90, but I SUP, Lose you have
other engagements. lie replied with
much feeling, and there were tears in
his voice: "Yes, must leave you now,
but I've had real nice time; en- Dyed
myself immensely. BY the way, may 1
inquire what your business ISL"
told him I was mere newspaper ar
tist. His face fell. "Great heavens!"
he exclaimed. "I made mistake and
got in the wrong house! Serves me
right, by gosh! You won't mind me
asking you your occupation, but l kind
O. thought you were perhaps q burglar
yourself at one time. Good night"
''Call again." said [.
Il will, "he replied cordially from the
front gale, Just as Hector, my big brln:
die bull-terrier got out Of the cellar and
made wild, soulful rush after him into
the outer darkness.
heard the soft patter of footsteps for
a moment and then all was silent. Hector
returned a few moments later with a
large section of the basement of my fish
ing trousers in his mou b and [ Judged
that he had overtaken and sampled she
burglar. >,
1 counted up the profits of the mid.
night visitation and aud this is how
came out: Three gold watches, two
chains, three diamond studs, one collar.
button, one pistol, two knives, one ring,
one silver tobacco box, one gold cigar
cutter, one meerschaum pipe, one gold
match. box, one gold card case, one ivory
comb, one pack of cards, one paper chew ,
ing tobacco, seven cigars, one silk hand
kcrchief. one Guide to Burglary, third
edition; S. in silver, $3.50 in bills, four
teen government bonds, 64 cents in post
age stamps. one suit of imported clothes,
one sealskin overcoat, and one pair OF
rubber overshoes. 1t was large and
elegant night for me.
keep Hector in the cellar now and al-
ways leave the front door wide open ev.
ery night. There isa beautifully worded
motto just opposite the front door W th
this legend in large, distinct red letters:
Burglars cordially welcomed at all hours:
w. H. MCDoUGALL.
Mao York World.